💥 If Sneezing Sends a Lightning Bolt Down Your Back… Read This. ❌ That “zap” you feel when you cough or sneeze? It’s NOT allergies, age, or “just tight muscles.” It is one of the biggest red flags of a disc herniation, and your body is practically shouting for help. Here is what is actually happening: • Every sneeze or cough spikes pressure inside your abdomen. That pressure transfers directly into your spine. • If a disc is already irritated, that extra force pushes it harder into the nerve an